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Aloft Austin at The DomainvsThe Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is preferred by most reviewers compared to aloft Austin at the Domain. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin ranks #9 in Austin with positive reviews from 10 sources such as Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Aloft Austin at The Domain
Gayot
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Frommer's
11601 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Modern chic furniture in whimsical earth tones set the ambient stage for ultra hip lounging at aloft."
"This budget Starwood Hotels (Westin) property, inspired by the W Hotel chain, is a great option for young business travelers on a budget." Full review
"This trendy offshoot of the W provides more basic, Euro-chic accommodations that placate the sensibility of the brand’s up-and-coming urban audience." Full review
"I'm a big fan of Starwood's modern, hip and reasonably priced Aloft chain." Full review
"This boutique hotel might come off as corny if it were less skillfully done; instead, it’s charming and fun. The rooms have braided rugs, cowhide director’s chairs, and full-size SMEG refrigerators." Full review
"It’s charming and fun. The rooms have braided rugs, cowhide director’s chairs, and full-size SMEG refrigerators loaded with more adult beverages...there’s plenty to do on the property." Full review
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
701 Congess Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Most of its clientele are business travelers, and the InterContinental offers lots of amenities aimed at this market." Full review
"The location is ideal: one block from 6th Street, four blocks from the Capitol, and next door to the historic Paramount Theater." Full review
"A restrained formality greets you in the marble-clad lobby of this 1924 beaux arts building. The sort of quiet elegance that attracts privacy-seeking celebs."
Upscale
"The InterContinental Stephen F. Austin occupies a historic building in a great location in the heart of downtown Austin." Full review
"This hotel weaves together a wonderful blend of old and new...its newly added boutique charm bridges the gap between traditionalists and a younger, hipper crowd." Full review
"Today, it is popular with business travelers and downtown revelers --- not to mention lobbyists petitioning their causes in the nearby State Capitol complex."
"Kill the cooler hours on the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Bike messengers glide in and out of downtown traffic down below."
4.2
"Built in 1924, this "historic" property lures business and leisure travelers with "beautiful" rooms and a Downtown location "in the heart of Austin", within "walking distance" of Sixth Street."
"Historic downtown hotel with an indoor pool, two restaurants and a buzzy terrace bar overlooking Congress Avenue and the Texas state capitol." Full review
9.0
"A fashionable place for locals and visitors alike to gather since its beginning in the Roaring Twenties." Full review